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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 706.24 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 706.24 and 325.58 is: 449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 706.24 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/706.24 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 706.24 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 229,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,937.62/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.31

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